Monitors that compete with quality floorstanders??


Like to know if there is a monitor, (even a larger monitor than bookshelf) that can compete with high quality floor standers across the board. I realize that bass response will always be problematic, for example, one 6 inch woofer in a monitor versus two or three 5 inch woofers in a floor stander which will produce better bass, and upper midrange

I could spend $2500-$2700 for such a monitor and stands used or new. I am not particularly interested in using a subwoofer. Smoothness, wide soundstaging, precise imaging and overall musicality are very important characteristics of such a "monitor" Thanks
sunnyjim
Check out "the clue" from Sjofn. At your price point you could get two new stacked pairs and still have money left over for stands. I heard these at a NY audio show and couldn't believe the quality bass this configuration was pumping out, and they sounded great across the rest of the sonic spectrum as well. I think there's a review in Positive Feedback that captures the essence of these speakers fairly well. All I can say is I left that room shaking my head in disbelief. Best of luck.
Totem Model 1 Signature will do all that as well.

If you don't mind spending less money, so will a Rega RS 1 .
Selah Audio Tempestas are close to that $ used, although hard to find.
If you can deal with the power and cabling requirements, the Event Opal studio monitors are pretty amazing, too.
Fritz Rev 7 speakers and Skylan 2 post stands... about 2840.00 or Fritz Carbon 7 speakers with Skylan stands (2340.00)